Zhong Aiqing drank wine with him to spend the festival together.

This year, because the Queen Mother is interested in using the banquet, she urges the Internal Affairs Office to prepare as soon as possible, and all matters big and small must be reported.

The queen knew what she meant, and repeatedly told the palace people to make good arrangements and not to be lazy and slack.

On this day, the emperor came to Shoukang Palace to greet the Queen Mother as usual, and happened to meet Mama Zhang, who was next to the Queen Mother, and instructed Zhao Gonggong to replace all the chrysanthemums in the back garden with marigolds.

"Your Majesty." Seeing the emperor, Mama Zhang walked a few steps over to say goodbye.

The emperor waved his hand, signaling that she didn't need to be polite. Mama Zhang is an old man next to the Queen Mother, so she doesn't have to stick to the cumbersome etiquette in the palace.

"Huang Eniang likes chrysanthemums, I specially ordered someone to find the treasure of chrysanthemums from the south of the Yangtze River, "green peony", I heard that it will arrive in Beijing in a few days, and I also bothered Mama Zhang to take care of it. ”

The emperor's words made Mama Zhang ashamed, and she only said that she must take good care of it and never live up to His Majesty's trust.

Hearing that she guaranteed this, the emperor walked to the main hall with confidence. There is nothing to do in the court today, and he retired from the court earlier, so he can talk to the queen mother about family life.

When he entered the house, the Queen Mother was holding gold scissors and was concentrating on pruning flower branches.

"The Emperor's Mother." As soon as he entered, he couldn't wait to take off his hat. It was warm in the room, and he only felt that the top of his head was hot and sweaty.

"The emperor is here, take care of the cold." Seeing the emperor, she smiled kindly. This emperor, who is admired by tens of thousands of people, is a child in her eyes, and no matter when she sees her, she can't help but shush and ask for warmth.

The emperor also knew that she was worried about herself, and she came to ask for peace every once in a while. Sometimes when he encounters troubles in the harem, he also listens to the Queen Mother.

The palace maid soaked the emperor's favorite Biluochun, and the emperor comfortably picked up the tea cup and walked to the queen mother with easy steps to appreciate her craftsmanship.

"The emperor is so excited today, why did she prune the flower branches by herself?"

"I'm not idle, but I'm just passing the time." The Queen Mother put down the scissors. The palace maid immediately stepped forward and took the potted plant away.

Mama Zhang came in from outside the house and sat down in front of the bed with the queen mother.

"Emperor, I happen to have something to discuss with you today. This year's Mid-Autumn Festival state banquet is different from previous years, and I asked the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare it early. The day before yesterday, the queen also handed over the list of court wives who attended the banquet, and I took a cursory glance and found that the family members of the officials above the third rank were all on the invitation list. Yu'er is not young, and it is time to choose a good husband for her. ”

When the Queen Mother said this, she picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. It looks casual, but in fact it has a heart. She was waiting for the emperor's reaction to see how he would answer.

"What does Huang Eniang mean is to take advantage of this Mid-Autumn Festival state banquet to see if there are any school-age men who are outstanding in learning?" The emperor already knew about it, but for Jing Yu's sake, he pretended to be the first time he heard about it.

The Queen Mother nodded, she just had this intention. The three princesses were raised by her, and the food they ate was different from that of other princesses. Now that she wants to get married, she should also find a person who is both talented and beautiful, otherwise, she will always be worried about being a grandmother.

"Huang Eniang, Yu'er is your heart's meat, and the emperor doesn't dare to scold her for half a sentence on weekdays, for fear that she will be angry and make you unhappy. Today, since the emperor said that she would find a good family, she must have thought it through, and her sons have no opinion. It's just ......" the emperor wanted to say and stopped.

The Queen Mother paused, looked at him seriously, and waited for him to say the next half of his sentence.

"You say yes, the mourning family doesn't care about you. Yu'er is the princess of the royal family, your daughter, and you have the right to think about her life's events from the perspective of Jiangshan Sheji. ”

The emperor smiled lightly: "The emperor misunderstood, he didn't mean that." Now that the frontier is peaceful, all ethnic groups and tribes are friendly with our dynasty, and there is no need to think about harmony, Yu'er can rest assured and boldly choose the person she likes. ”

"It's just that Yu'er has lived in the deep palace for a long time, and Erchen is worried that she will be bewitched by others, and she refuses to accept the appointed husband, which hurts the heart of the emperor's mother."

The emperor's words seemed to be for the sake of the Queen Mother, but in fact he was implying that the Queen Mother had their own children and grandchildren, and they should not worry too much about everything.

The Queen Mother is naturally also a smart person and knows the reason why the emperor said this. He loves Yu'er as much as he does himself, and he cares more about whether she is happy than his life and status.

"This mourning family also thinks that the princess's marriage is related to the court, and the slightest carelessness will attract the speculation of the courtiers. So many princes and nobles privately recommended themselves, if there are few people with ulterior motives, the mourning family really doesn't believe it. But then again, Yu'er has the blood of the royal family and should shoulder a heavy responsibility. Her happiness is important, and it is also important to maintain the hearts of the royal family and ministers! ”

The Queen Mother's words were clear and reasonable, and the Queen couldn't find the slightest reason to resist. He listened in silence, and after a long time, bowed slightly.

Seeing that it was not too early, the emperor got up to say goodbye. The Queen Mother didn't keep much, but just told him to put on more clothes when it was cold, and not to be sad.

"Queen Mother, didn't you intend to marry the third princess to the son of the old marquis? Why didn't you say a word in front of the emperor just now? Seeing the emperor's figure disappear at the door, Mama Zhang asked a little strangely.

The Queen Mother smiled slightly, she originally wanted to say so, but when she saw the emperor's expression, she changed her mind.

"The emperor is filial, but he is not the only one. Besides, Yu'er is his most beloved daughter and my most beloved granddaughter, both of us have the same original intentions, even if we have different ideas, we are standing on different positions, there is no need to hurt the harmony. ”

At this, she sighed slightly. Thinking of herself back then, when she was presented as a gift to the first emperor, she cried and made trouble, sad and complained. At that time, she was young and vigorous, and she once hated her parents' ruthlessness, and refused to see their two elders for a long time after entering the palace. Later, she endured humiliation and endured the position of the queen mother. At this time, I look back at the past and understand my parents' good intentions, and I am relieved.

"Queen Mother, it's time to drink medicine." Mama Zhang looked at her with resentful eyes, and expected that she must have recalled the past again. Afraid that she would be sentimental, he hurriedly diverted her attention.

"Drink the medicine, drink the medicine." The Queen Mother shook her head and smiled bitterly, after so many years, she still hasn't forgotten, at that time, she also thought like Yu'er that she must marry her beloved in this life, but the child born in the emperor's family, where can she do things by her own temperament.

"Queen Mother, Concubine Chun is here." At this time, a little palace maid came in and respectfully reported.

"What is she here for?" The Queen Mother and Mama Zhang looked at each other.

With doubts, the Queen Mother put down the decoction in her hand, wiped her mouth with a silk handkerchief, and waved her hand to signal her to come in......